Been 5 weeks since I sent in my amended return and the IRS shows it still hasn't received it?

@Acatledge100:

As for others here, I suggest you read through this entire discussion to get answers to common questions. It's long, yes, but it has a lot of good info. The bottom line is that in a normal year it takes up to 16 weeks. Because of COVID, the processing time is *significantly* longer. For me to get an amended return processed last year took from May until February of this year. Things have not really improved. You can try to call the phone number (see the discussion above for the number -- it's in there somewhere), but your chances of getting through are not good.

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@michellemack wrote:

why aint my amended taxes showing been since april

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The IRS will take anywhere from 4 to 6 months or longer before they start processing a federal amended tax return.

Go to this IRS website for the status of an amended tax return - https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

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@Alicesporrer wrote:

I filed an amended tax return in April. Still showing no record of receiving it at IRS.

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The IRS will take anywhere from 4 to 6 months or longer before they start processing a federal amended tax return.

Go to this IRS website for the status of an amended tax return - https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

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@Nec 12 wrote:

It’s been 16 weeks since I faxed my amended return and it still has not shown up on the “where is my amended” tax return tool through the IRS. 
we still cannot call can we? I assume there is a major back log but I have no way of knowing if they even have it! 
many advice? 

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If you faxed an amended return based on a letter you received from the IRS, then when the return was faxed you would have received a notification that it was received if the fax was successful.

Amended tax returns normally are processed within 4 months.  However, due to the huge backlog of amended returns it may take 6 months or longer to process the tax return.

As stated on the IRS website for the status of an amended return - https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

We are processing all mail in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or call the IRS.

If you do decide to call the IRS -

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

Mine was received March 26, 2021. And has not been processed yet. We got denied a mortgage because of it, lost money on inspections and appraisals! They are really messing with peoples lives. Sad.

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@Quedwagg58 wrote:

U Mail my 2018 amended returned  over 10 weeks ago. Still not showing any information about the Status.

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It is taking the IRS 6 months or longer to process mailed amended tax returns.

Keep checking the status at least weekly at this IRS website for amended tax returns - https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

@Santana3 Have you read anything in this thread?   It takes at least six months or longer for the IRS to process amended returns.

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

I am sorry you are going through this. I’m in a similar situation.  I filed my amended return in May and it still hasn’t been processed. It’s causing a lot of financial hardship. I called the number they provided to me and they told me that since it’s been past the 20 week mark, they will send a note to the person who was assigned to my return that the  need to process the return in 30 days. It’s been 30 days and it’s still not processed. TAS has stopped taking amended return cases. It seems like I’ll never get my refund.